Gibraltar-Caddell, a Joint Venture
Gibraltar-Caddell appealed the denial of a termination for convenience damages claim after negotiations concerning its termination settlement proposal allegedly stagnated. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and denied the government's request for an indefinite stay.
Material Facts
- The Army Corps of Engineers partially terminated Gibraltar's task order for design and construction of border structures.
- Gibraltar submitted and revised a termination settlement proposal in response to government concerns about inadequacy.
- The government submitted Gibraltar's termination settlement proposal to auditors.
- Gibraltar submitted termination settlement proposals and ratification materials for multiple subcontractors.
- The government's audit of Gibraltar was delayed and was not provided to Gibraltar until October 2, 2025.
- The parties made little or no further progress on Gibraltar's proposal and the related subcontractor proposals.
- Gibraltar requested negotiation or mediation in August 2025, and the government declined.
- The government declined a further negotiation request in October 2025.
- Gibraltar's certified claim sought costs incurred by Gibraltar and its subcontractors.
- The contracting officer denied Gibraltar's certified claim.
Parties
- Appellant
- Gibraltar-Caddell, a Joint Venture
- Respondent Agency
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Contracting Agency
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Contract Number
- W9126G-19-D-0022
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